3 Jewish Comfort Food Recipes You Will Enjoy - Matzo Ball Soup, Potato Latkes, Sweet And Sour Brisket
1. Matzo Ball Soup
Ingredients:
-1 quart chicken broth
-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
-1/2 cup matzo meal
-2 eggs, lightly beaten
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions:
1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, matzo meal, eggs, salt, and pepper.
3. Shape the matzo mixture into 1-inch balls and drop them into the boiling broth.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add the parsley and dill and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve warm.
2. Potato Latkes
Ingredients:
-3 large potatoes, peeled and grated
-1 onion, grated
-2 eggs, lightly beaten
-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Place the grated potatoes and onions in a large bowl and mix together.
2. Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper and mix until combined.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Form the potato mixture into patties and carefully add them to the hot oil.
5. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
3. Sweet and Sour Brisket
Ingredients:
-3 pounds brisket, trimmed
-1 onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-2 tablespoons tomato paste
-1/2 cup red wine
-1/2 cup brown sugar
-1/2 cup white vinegar
-1/2 cup ketchup
-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the brisket in a roasting pan and sprinkle with the onion and garlic.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the tomato paste, red wine, brown sugar, white vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the mixture over the brisket and cover the pan with aluminum foil.
5. Bake for 3 hours, or until the brisket is tender.
6. Serve warm.
